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What your server offers
Your server takes advantage of advancements in data storage, memory
management, systems management, and network environments that require
superior microprocessor performance. Your server uses the following features and
technologies:
v Baseboard management controller
v IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD
v IBM Director
v IBM ServerGuide
v Integrated network support
v Large system-memory capacity
v Symmetric multiprocessing (SMP)
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The baseboard management controller provides environmental monitoring for the
server. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system
component fails, the baseboard management controller lights the corresponding
system-board LEDs to indicate the location of the problem. Critical errors are
also included in the error log. The baseboard management controller is also
known as the service processor.
Your server comes with an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD, which you can use to
diagnose problems.
IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to
centrally manage your servers. For more information, see the IBM Director
documentation on the IBM Director CD.
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Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD that comes with your server provides
programs to help you set up your server and install an operating system. The
ServerGuide program detects installed hardware options and provides the correct
configuration programs and device drivers. For more information about the
ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see "Using the ServerGuide Setup and
Installation CD" on page 18.
Your server comes with two integrated Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controllers,
which support connection to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1-Gbps network. For more
information, see "Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers" on page 22.
The memory bus in your server is enabled for up to 16 GB of system memory.
The memory controller provides error correcting code (ECC) support for up to
eight industry-standard PC2100, PC2700 or PC3200, 3.3 V, 184-pin, 8-byte,
registered, double-data-rate synchronous dynamic random-access memory (DDR
SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). The memory controller also
provides Chipkill memory protection if all DIMMs are of the type x4. Chipkill
memory protection is a technology that protects the system from a single chip
failure on a DIMM.
In addition, the memory controller contains built-in technology that improves
memory-to-microprocessor processing performance.
Your server supports up to two AMD Opteron microprocessors. It comes with one
microprocessor installed; you can install an additional microprocessor to enhance
performance and provide SMP capability.
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